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Certified Electrical Technologies

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Certified Electrical Technologies (CET) is a full-service electrical contracting firm serving residential, contractor, retail, real estate, and commercial clients in Suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Since 1979, CET has been committed to providing the latest technology, highest quality products and superior customer service. Our goal is to provide Total Customer Satisfaction. CET offers fast, efficient scheduling, excellent service by highly-trained technicians, and competitive pricing. This strategy is what sets us apart from our competition and has made us leaders in the Electrical Service industry. As your electrician, we are especially proud of our outstanding staff, comprised of highly trained electricians and engineers. Our staff has been personally recruited for their particular expertise, integrity and commitment to excellence. These qualities make them CET’s most valuable asset and ensure our clients of total satisfaction. Additional service area: portions of Prince William, Loudoun, Charles, & Arlington counties. Additional phone numbers: Gaithersburg (301) 948-5252, Silver Spring (301) 589-4255, Bowie (301) 858-5252, Alexandria (703) 519-5252, Fairfax (703) 273-4200, Reston (703) 757-6500, Leesburg (703) 777-5651. Super Service Award Wining

Business highlights

46 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Alarms, Ceiling Fans, Electrical, Home Inspection, Landscaping Lighting, Lighting, Phone Wiring, Stereo & Home Theater Systems

Services we don't offer

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Accepted payment methods

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MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.81,718 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
5%
3
3%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 376-400 of 1718 reviews

Matthew C.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Changed outlets and light switches efficiently with no problems, and I have used this vendor since this project.
Description of Work: Changed outlets and light switches

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Heather R.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Provider came out 2 times. The first time was to rewire a bathroom. Wiring was done quickly and cleanly. Rob took the time to explain what he had done and gave some good suggestions on placement. ($200) We had Rob come back out about a week later to troubleshoot a lightpost outdoors and an outside blown/melted breaker. He was unable to find the issue with the light post; however, he gave us suggestions on alternate ways to fix the issue. He also diagnosed the problem with the breaker. ($200)
Description of Work: rewire a bathroom. troubleshoot a lightpost outdoors and an outside blown/melted breaker.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review of both visits. We are pleased to hear that we provided a superior service experience !

Richard G.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Dale was prompt, in fact he was early. He was very knowledgable. He was to install ceiling fans where there were currently overhead light fixtures. Two of the lights did not have boxes that would accomodate a ceiling fan so he replaced those. The third light had a huge hole in the ceiling. He suggested putting up a medallion which I agreed to. He went to Lowes and purchased the medallion, installed it and then installed the fan. He was very professional. Cleaned up everything and helped to put the furniture back in place. All in all it was a great experience. I will definitely use CET for other electrical needs and highly recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Installed three ceiling fans

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review ! We hope you enjoy all of your new fans !

Howard P.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I'd definitely use CET again and recommend them to others. They were punctual, friendly, helpful and reasonably priced.
Description of Work: Installed chandelier in the dining room and overhead light fixture in the entryway.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and the recommendations !

Poweide K.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very well. Rob identified immediately the cause of the issue, ride it and had time in hand to replace a couple of light switches too.
Description of Work: Restored lighting in master bedroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

damien L.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Electrician arrived on time. Conducted inspection, very thorough. During inspection noticed that the outside electrical outlets were not working (hadnt used them since last year). Traced the issue back to an outlet inside the house, fixed no problem! Very good overall experience.
Description of Work: full electrical inspection, fix outside gfci outlets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Patrick M.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They were good. he was a master electrician so he was very useful, he was knowledgeable so it was pretty quick. He was on time.
Description of Work: I used Certified Electrical Technologies a year ago to have them install 2 light fixtures.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Curt A.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Phil was within the time frame set up. He was personable and professional. He did the job in a timely manner. I will definitely use Certified Electrical Tech. again.
Description of Work: Corrected an electrical problem

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Mike C.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The gentlemen who came over was very professional and did a great job. He quickly measured out where the recessed lights should be installed and started working on getting the job complete. We found that my ceilings have plaster so it was a bit more difficult to cut, but he did a great job regardless. Considering I am doing a full kitchen/living room remodel this was a great deal overall. Most quotes I was receiving were far higher for just installing these lights than the deals on Angie's List. I am glad I joined and was able to find these guys to complete this work. They definitely saved me some money and I will probably be getting another quote from them when I remove my walls and have them work my electrical project and other recessed lights in the kitchen.
Description of Work: I paid to install 8 recessed lights. This was two Angie List deals that I purchased to install recessed lights.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$499

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the terrific review. We hope you enjoy your new lighting and let us know when you are ready for more !

Lorene W.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The work far exceeded our expectations. When requesting the service, I was warned that there might be damage to the dry wall inside the house where the electrician would need to access the power to get it to the new exterior outlet and fixture. However, when they were finished, there was no damage at all! In fact, you couldn't even tell they had been through the wall. The electrician was prompt and called 15 minutes before arrival to let me know he was on the way. The work took less time than was originally quoted and the cost reflected that, coming in approximately $100 under the estimate. We have had three different electricians work on our house since moving in three years ago, and this is the first one that we have been 100% satisfied with. We will definitely use CET for any/all future electrical needs.
Description of Work: We required an exterior outlet for a new deck that we're going to have installed. The outlet needed to be on the 2nd floor level and even though the deck is not yet installed, the electrician performed the installation with no difficulties or complaints. He also installed a light approximately 6 feet above the outlet and replaced two other existing exterior fixtures with new ones.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"The work far exceeded our expectations" Thanks for the terrific review. Exceeding expectations is part of our goal in providing a superior service experience.

H Michael & Tanya B.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
The technician, Rob, did a good job. He showed up on time and worked efficiently to complete the job, which I appreciated since they charge on a time and material basis. He was knowledgeable and acted professionally. In order to schedule the appointment, I had to provide a credit card number up front. Also the posted 10% coupon is somewhat misleading, as it only applies to any amount over the $200 minimum.
Description of Work: Installation / replacement of outdoor lighting fixtures.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$190

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Christie Love H.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was very timely, very professional and informed me of what was going on.
Description of Work: They did a home evaluation of the electrical circuit since I had a short in one of the breakers. They replaced the breaker.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We look forward to your next project !

Joan C.
04/2015
3.0
electrician, home inspection
  + 0 more
We didnt use them and they refunded money.
Description of Work: Refunded my money when I found out our other home inspector included electricity

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Bad Decision ! When buying real estate, one of the best investments that you can make is to hire professionals to evaluate the property prior to purchase. Home Inspectors are "Jack of all Trades and master of none". Their evaluations frequently overlook serious issues that should be identified prior to purchase. We charge $89 for a full evaluation of the electrical system by a licensed electrician. We will identify deficiencies in an electrical system and point-out potential safety concerns. We guarantee that it is the best $89 that you will ever spend.

Katherine S.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, home security systems
  + 1 more
Todd was our electrician and he was excellent. All work was completed as requested, neatly, and all my questions were answered. He was able to troubleshoot a funny electrical wiring issue in our garage, and get our outside lights working again. We plan to have them come back again to install a few more outlets in our garage now that he knows how the space is wired!
Description of Work: Over two appointments, we used CET to install a new chandelier in our 2 story foyer, move a ceiling electrical box in our kitchen and install a new pendant light over the table, install plugs in 2 outdoor electrical boxes, troubleshoot garage and post lights (not working) and repair, and install 2 new smoke detectors.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$875

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We are happy to accommodate requests from customers for specific techs. Some of our long-term clients treat our techs like one of the family !

ROBERT H.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Appointment scheduling was a breeze. Very responsive customer service. The electrician called before arriving. Electrician was right on time. Electrician was clean (wore shoe covers) andneat. He explained all he wasdoing. Finished job quickly. Rates were very competitive.
Description of Work: Replaced lamp socket on fixture over glass mirrored medicine cabinet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We are pleased to hear that we achieved our goal of providing a superior service experience.

Chris V.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The service was fine. It didn’t cost extra. It was on a budget. It was fine. They were good.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Daniel S.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Everything went very well. The electrician arrived within the time window scheduled. The correctly installed and working ceiling fans and switches were the only way you could tell he was ever there. There wasn't even any drywall that needed patching or painting. Job well done!
Description of Work: Two "new" ceiling fan installations where "new" means there were no wires or boxes in the ceiling prior to installation. Also replaced two wall switches with a control switch for the fans.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$500

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. We hope you enjoy your Ceiling Fans !

Arlene K.
04/2015
5.0
home security systems
  + -1 more
It was a good work, and they have a great skill to not screw up the drywall.
Description of Work: I used Certified Electrical Technologies about a year ago, they put in two new fire alarms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the nice review and for letting us make your home more safe with the addition of Smoke Detectors. Many homes that we work in either do not have Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors installed in the correct locations or they are expired. Detectors have a MAXIMUM life expectance of 10 years. After that, they may be on, but are no longer detecting properly

Lynnette W.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Initially I contacted a different company to perform the service. After going 3 days without a response, I contacted CET. The responded within hours of me posting the request. The service was completed within my requested time frame. Eric was the tech who completed the work. He was timely and efficient. I love the new light he installed in the shower. I will definitely use them again for my next lighting project.
Description of Work: Installed a recessed light above my new shower.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$198

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review and glad you like your new fixture !

Thomas W.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The technician was punctual, professional, and friendly. After a quick, but thorough, inspection and review, he was able to rout the cable using existing lines. He was able to avoid cutting an additional 3 or 4 holes in walls and ceilings. There was minimal damage, which I was easily able to repair. He also completed the project in less time than originally estimated. I have used CET services three times because they did such an outstanding job the first time (installation of recessed lighting) and the second time. I would MOST HIGHLY recommend CET to anyone needing electrical work.
Description of Work: The provider routed cable (for television, etc.) from the second floor to the third. After thoroughly reviewing the situation, he was able to complete the work with minimal damage to dry wall and in less time than originally estimated.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$252

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
"I would MOST HIGHLY recommend CET to anyone needing electrical work." Thanks for the terrific review and endorsement ! We appreciate your sharing your review of our service so others can make informed decisions.

DAVID H.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It took about an hour. The problems were identified quickly and fixed smoothly & efficiently.
Description of Work: Fix a dryer electrical outlet and a flourescent light

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Getting projects done around the house can frequently be time-consuming and frustrating in locating, scheduling and monitoring service providers. Our goal is to provide a superior service experience where every contact with us is easy and leads to the successful completion of a project.

Crystal W.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Service was not performed. Out of their jurisdiction
Description of Work: Service was not performed. Out of their jurisdiction.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$25

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Sorry we do not serve your area. Good luck with your project !

Veronica H.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He reviewed the electrical panel wiring, space available for adding additional electrical needs. Use tester on 95% of the electrical plugs.
Description of Work: Looked at the electrical panel, test outlets and gave recommendations.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the nice review. We look forward to your next project !

matt K.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
I provided the two new ceiling fans and the exterior lighting fixture. CET provided the three new switches. Work was done in stages over a two day period taking a total of about 4 hours since I expanded the original work I had planned and needed to obtain additional parts. The managerial/ administrative/ scheduling staff and the on-site technicians are intelligent, articulate, personable and offer sound advice. They appear on time when scheduled and work efficiently and quickly. They also follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction. It's a professionally run organization. This was my third time with CET and I continue to recommend them unqualifiedly.
Description of Work: Certified Electrical Technologies (CET) replaced two ceiling fans, replaced an outside ceiling lighting fixture in porch alcove and replaced (and provided) three under-counter light/dimmer switches.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thank you for another terrific review. We truly appreciate our clients taking the time to provide detailed reviews of our service which helps others make informed decisions.

Reagan B.
04/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Dave was great. He was on time and ready to work right away. He was already aware of the problem I was having, so that was great. Turns out, my problem was a wonky fan/light remote (and not the receiver, which was the worst-case-scenario provided by the company when I called and described my prob. This would have required an entirely new ceiling fan.) - and he said I could fix it myself inexpensively by buying a new remote from a hardware store. And, as a temp fix, he used a shim to hold the battery in place until I can get a new remote. Very satisfied.
Description of Work: Kitchen ceiling fan/light wasn't working. Also, requested an estimate to get a couple of kitchen appliances on dedicated circuits.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Response from Certified Electrical Technologies
Thanks for the great review. Every member of our team has the same goal - to provide a superior service experience and find the most efficient and economical solution for our client.

Contact information

Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, Silver Spring Frederick, Bowie, Waldorf, Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

http://certifiedelec.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
2705160837
Trade License Locale
VA
Trade License Authority
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2023

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Home inspection,
Home Security Systems,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Phone Wiring,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Handyman Services,
Outdoor Kitchens,
Generator,
TV Service - Cable

FAQ

Certified Electrical Technologies is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Certified Electrical Technologies accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Certified Electrical Technologies offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer a senior discount.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer emergency services.
No, Certified Electrical Technologies does not offer warranties.
Certified Electrical Technologies offers the following services: Alarms, Ceiling Fans, Electrical, Home Inspection, Landscaping Lighting, Lighting, Phone Wiring, Stereo & Home Theater Systems
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Contact information

Fairfax, Alexandria, Leesburg, Silver Spring Frederick, Bowie, Waldorf, Hagerstown, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

http://certifiedelec.com

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM